Valuing Disabled Children and Young People: Research, policy, and practice

This book explores contemporary childhood disability issues,relevant to disabled children and young people and their families,including transition,identity,education,inclusion,and service provision. It emphasizes the rights of disabled children and young people and the impact of economic austerity and conflict on their realization.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 11 January 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Focusing on contemporary childhood disability issues, this book delves into the lived experiences of disabled children and young people, as well as their families. It explores themes such as transition, identity, education, inclusion, and service provision, while also including insightful contributions on participatory research and practice with these individuals, emphasizing their capabilities, voices, and communicative spaces.

The contributions to this book are rooted in a strong commitment to the rights of disabled children and young people, as explicitly recognized under the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (1989) and Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006). However, the authors also draw attention to the detrimental impact of economic austerity and conflict on the realization of these rights, urging further exploration of issues related to social justice, interdependence, and participation.

By examining the diversity of disabled children's lives across service domains and international contexts, this book serves as a valuable evidence base to advocate for the full realization of the rights of disabled children and young people. Originally published as a special issue of "Child Care in Practice," this book offers valuable insights and perspectives for professionals, policymakers, and advocates working to improve the lives of children and young people with disabilities.

\n Weight: 370g\n
Dimension: 174 x 243 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367028190\n \n